Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 20 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Jamestown
Jamestown
Jamestown is an island community, located on Conanicut Island. It sits in Narragansett Bay connected by Route 138 to North Kingstown (to its west) via the toll-free Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and Newport (to its east) via the Claiborne Pell Bridge. The village itself is the main area of town life and commerce. The northern half of the island is very rural, and the southern half is known for its nature destinations. It is a highly sought community, with an excellent school district.
Living in Jamestown:
There is a small percentage of two-family homes in Jamestown. HCV holders are most likely to find these in the village itself, where there are also some modest single-family homes that may be for rent. The village is designed to be walkable to some local stores and services.
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
| Jamestown/02835 | $1,131 | $1,507 | $1,694 | $2,035 | $2,519 | $3,080 | $3,542 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | |
| Jamestown/02835 | |
| SRO | $1,131 |
| 0 BR | $1,507 |
| 1 BR | $1,694 |
| 2 BR | $2,035 |
| 3 BR | $2,519 |
| 4 BR | $3,080 |
| 5 BR | $3,542 |
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
- Route 14 / West Bay (service from Newport to Providence)
- Route 64 / Newport/URI Kingston (service from Newport to Kingston Train Station)
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (31 miles)—40 minutes
- Warwick (24 miles)—33 minutes
- Newport (5 miles)—13 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Town Hall | 93 Narragansett Ave. (401) 423-9800 |
| Library | Jamestown Philomenian Library 26 North Rd. |
| Post Office | 109 Narragansett Ave. |
| Police Department | 250 Conanicus Ave. |
| Recycling Center | 1218 North Main Rd |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Jamestown Senior Center | 6 West Street (401) 423-9804 |
| Jamestown Teen Center | 41 Conanicus Ave. (401) 423-7261 |
| Nearest CAP: Eastbay Community Action – Lower Bay Region |
19 Broadway, Newport 401- 847-7821 |
| Jamestown Community Center | 41 Conanicus Ave |
| Nearest DHS & SNAP Offices: Newport Regional Family Center |
31 John Clarke Road, Middletown DHS: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) SNAP: 401-851-2100 |
| Nearest YMCA: Newport County YMCA Wide range of programs for all ages, including child care and summer camps. |
792 Valley Road, Middletown |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| McQuade’s Marketplace | 6 Clarke St. |
| Jamestown Community Food Pantry | 99 Narragansett Avenue |
For additional grocery stores, see Newport and Middletown.
PHARMACY
| Walmart | 199 JT Connell Hwy, Newport |
SHOPPING
| Nearest Walmart | 199 JT Connell Hwy, Newport |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
| Infant Care Programs | Toddler Care Programs | Preschool Programs | After School Care Programs |
| 1 | 1 |
1 |
1 |
Find early learning programs >
Headstart Program: East Bay CAP programs located in Middletown (approx. 7 miles, 18-minute drive) and Newport (approx. 6 miles, 12-minute drive).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Jamestown School – Melrose Gr. PK-4 |
76 Melrose Avenue | ★★★★☆ |
| Jamestown School – Lawn Gr. 5-8 |
55 Lawn Avenue | ★★★★★ |
| Narragansett HS Gr. 9-12 | 91.2% 4-year graduation rate |
245 South Pier Road, Narragansett | ★★★★☆ |
| North Kingstown Senior HS Gr. 9-12 | 93.3% 4-year graduation rate |
150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown | ★★★★☆ |
BANKS
| BankNewport | 31 Conanicus Ave. |
For additional banks, see Newport and Middletown.
MEDICAL SERVICES
401-606-3110
401-847-4950
401-847-0519
Newport Hospital
401-846-6400
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 1 |
| Catholic + Episocal Church | 2 |
| Jewish Synagogue | Newport (approx. 5 miles, 13-minute drive) |
| Muslim Mosque | Kingston (approx. 14 miles, 21-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Jamstown Parks and Recreation Department
OUTDOOR SPACES/b>
| Beavertail State Park |
| Historic New England Watson Farm |
| Fort Wetherill State Park |
| Fort Getty Park and Campground |
| Jamestown Community Playground |
| Sunset Beach |
| Mackerel Cove Beach |
| East Ferry Beach |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
Jamestown Community Theatre
Extensive programming committed to fostering the growth of arts, culture, social awareness, and the education of Jamestown’s young people through the joint involvement of youth and adults in the theater experience.Summer Concert Series at East Ferry Memorial Square
Jamestown Arts Center
Non-profit arts organization with a gallery, artist’s studios, education facilities, and event space
